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ottleneck. The non-availability of
high-resolution satellite data from
NRSA to academic institutions
hinders research activities in this
region. The NEGeo recommends
resolving such issues on priority.
NEGeo 2006 emphasised the need
of trained technical man power for
efficient implementation of geoinformation
technologies in the region.
A well thought-out capacity building
programme with networking of
resource institutions may be planned.
Enhancing the training facilities in
the region to quickly meet emerging
requirements is also recommended.
There is a need for more
collaboration among the various
government and non-government
organisations working the field
of geo-information technologies
in NE region. NEC may act
as a nodal agency for this.
The presentations made at NEGeo
2006 have led to the conclusion that
digital data will have to be created
for all kinds of digital data projects.
This should be encouraged by the
funding agencies, implementation
agencies, state governments and
district administration, which can be
implemented in a phased manner.
Ministry of Science and Technology
should enhance funding for digital
data creation and technology
development, on one hand and other
ministries such as Ministry of IT,
DONER, Ministry of Water Resources,
Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry
of Rural Development, Ministry of
Environment and Forests, Ministry
of Urban affairs, Ministry of Surface
Transport etc should earmark funds
for such activities in NER in their
programmes. Planning Commission
may also formulate special programmes
for NER to create digital data base.
It was also recommended that
NEGeo should be held annually .
The recommendations are
discussed at NEGeo 2006 and
endorsed by the gathering.
22 October 2006